WEST HATCH SCHOOL- KWABENYA

END OF TERM TWO

EXAMINATION
AUGUST, 2022. Name:………………………………………………………
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
OBJECTIVES & ESSAY Candidate’s Signature:…………………………………...
I Hour 45 Minutes
CLASS FIVE (5) Date of Examination: .……………………………………

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 SECTION A
OBJECTIVE TEST
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1. The place where an organism lives is called 9. Spines on a cactus help to

A. ecosystem A. live in the sand
B. habitat B. absorb water
C. adaptation C. reduce evaporation
D. environment D. none of the above

2. All habitats on land are collectively known as 10. All sharks have fin. This characteristic helps the
A. aquatic habitat animal
B. terrestrial habitat A. to find water
C. both B. to move and swim
D. arboreal habitat C. to breathe in oxygen
D. to be sensitive
3. An example of a desert plant is a
A. cactus 11. Some animals spend the winter months sleeping
B. lotus called
C. neem A. hibernation
D. apple B. aestivation
C. respiration
4. A pond is a D. camouflage
A. habitat
B. not a habitat 12. The characteristic that helps an animal survive
C. water pool in its habitat is called
D. water region A. environment
B. habitat
5. Snakes live C. home
A. under the ground D. adaptations
B. on the ground
C. in or on water 13. Some birds have large, sharp claws and beaks.
D. all the above These birds most likely eat
A. tall grasses
6. What is the world’s largest habitat? B. small animals
A. ocean C. pond microorganisms
B. desert D. tiny insects
C. forest
D. polar region 14. Which adaptation of a frog most helps it capture
insects to eat?
7. Habitats show the ________ of nature. A. croaking sound
A. diversity B. laying eggs
B. density C. sticky tongue
C. destiny D. smooth skin
D. dynasty
15. Electricity transfers _______ from place to
8. Describe how camouflage helps animals survive place
A. so they will find a mate A. energy
B. it will provide them shelter B. matter
C. they can hide from prey and look different C. both of these
D. it gives them water D. none of these

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16. What is the ability to do work called? 23. It is very cool outside and you feel very hot
A. electricity inside, what should you do?
B. transfer A. turn on the air conditioner
C. generator B. open the windows
D. energy C. turn on the air conditioner and open the
windows
17. Batteries store energy as ___________ energy. D. go out for a walk
A. kinetic
B. solar 24. Things heat up and cool down as a result of
C. chemical energy transfer. Energy flows_____
D. electrical A. from hot materials to cold materials
B. from cold materials to hot materials
18. When plants convert the sun’s energy into food, C. in both directions
which type of energy is found in it? D. only until equilibrium is reached
A. kinetic
B. chemical 25. Jenny poured some hot chocolate into a cup and
C. heat stirred it with a metal spoon. She noticed the spoon
D. light was really warm. What is the best explanation for
this?
19. A battery converts what type of energy to A. the spoon is a conductor
another? B. the spoon reflects heat
A. sound to kinetic C. the spoon is an insulator
B. light to heat D. she touched the spoon first and waited to
C. mechanical to electrical touch the cup.
D. chemical to electrical
26. A student was doing a science investigation in
20. According to which law of energy, energy can’t school. Her teacher asked her to fill two beakers
be created or destroyed? with water. What would be the temperature of water
A. first law of motion when it started to boil?
B. law of tacos A. 100 degrees celsius
C. laws of energy B. 50 degrees celsius
D. law of conservation of energy C. 32 degrees celsius
D. 20 degrees celsius
21. An electric stove converts ______ energy to
______ energy.
A. heat; kinetic 27. In order for water to freeze the temperature must
B. kinetic; electric A. decrease
C. water; electric B. increase
D. electrical; heat C. stay the same
D. none of these
22. To save energy we should
A. use energy-saving bulbs 28. Why do we take temperatures if someone is
B. use larger tv’s feeling ill?
C. avoid turning lights on and off A. the body temperature rises to fight infections
D. keep the TV on B. the body temperature rises when you are
healthy
C. the body temperature drops to fight infections
D. none of these

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29. Which component of an electric circuit is used 35. The rougher the surface, the _____ an object
for transferring electrical energy to light energy? will travel over the surface.
A. switch A. higher
B. cell B. slower
C. bulb C. lower
D. wire D. faster

30. A circuit in which energy can freely flow is a 36. The amount of friction depends on the _______
A. free circuit of the objects sliding against each other.
B. energy circuit A. weight
C. open circuit B. mass
D. closed circuit C. volume
D. height
31. A complete, unbroken path that current can flow
through is called 37. Which of the following is an example of friction
A. conductor that is helpful?
B. electric circuit A. brakes used on a bike
C. electric current B. tires from a car on the road
D. insulator C. bumpy patterns on the bottom of your shoes
D. All are examples that are helpful
32. Circuits often include a __________ to control
the flow of current. 38. Which of the following is an example of friction
A. switch that is harmful?
B. LED A. pencil marking on paper
C. wire B. machine parts wearing out
D. cell C. sand placed on ice in the winter
D. using eraser to erase marks
33. What is the unit called that measures force?
A. weight 39. How does friction affect speed?
B. metre A. more friction decreases speed
C. newton B. more friction increases speed
D. kilogram C. less friction decreases speed
D. none of the above
34. Friction is a force that acts in ________
direction of movement. 40. How can friction be reduced?
A. similar A. reducing the forces acting between the two
B. opposite surfaces
C. parallel B. reduce the roughness of the two surfaces in
D. west contact.
C. use wax, grease or oil
35. What does friction produce? D. all the above are ways of reducing friction
A. light
B. sound
C. heat
D. gravity

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 THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1. Complete the tables below.

Fish

Cactus
Bird

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2. (a) Study the diagrams carefully and identify the devices shown below

(b) State the energy conversions that will take place when using each of the devices you have identified.
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© Why should we conserve energy?

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(d) Mention four ways we can conserve energy.

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3. Study the diagrams carefully and answer the questions that follow.

A B C

(a) In diagram A, explain why the cup of tea feels hot when held.
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(b) In diagram B, explain why an ice lollipop will melt on a sunny day but will change back to its
original form when put into a freezer.
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© In diagram C, explain why cooking utensils are made of aluminum.

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(d) In diagram C, explain why the handle of the saucepan is covered with plastic.
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(e) How will you measure the temperature of the tea in diagram A?
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4. (a) Name four components of an electric circuit.
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(b) Label the electric circuit below

© True or False
(i). When the circuit is open, electricity will flow through it in a complete path. __________
(ii) When the circuit is closed, electricity will flow through it in a complete path. _________
(iii) A battery is the conductor in the circuit. _______________________________________

(d) Why will the bulb not light in the following electrical circuits.
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5. Fill in the table below with examples of friction in the world around you. Use the pictures below to help you.

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